De-complexifying Complexes. Presented by James Hollis, Ph.D.

Join us at www.jung.org What is a complex? Jungian Analyst James Hollis introduces this concept and explains why is it so much a part of our daily lives.
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My left ear seems to like the lecture

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This man, his books, his ability to express /describe incredibly emotionally difficult concepts is absolutely brilliant.

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"Find a mirror", Rumi, Jung, shaman/shamanism of every culture, discovery of your inner Self, paths to wisdom. There is terror as well as love in each.

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If I could, I would love this video, but there's only a 'like' button, so let me just tell you that I love what you did there Dr. Hollis. Thank you.

[@11pmeade]

So, when I get into an angry state of mind, I should sort of walk it back and try to figure out, "Who is that person and why are they so mad?". Seems productive! Thank you. Splinter personality, sounds appropriate.

[@lmansur1000]

I so much appreciate this Jungian teacher!

[@expandterencemckennaandala2816]

What I got is complex’s are habitual reactions that come from our previous experiences

[@missrabbit777]

This was very helpful Thank you James.

[@poor_jafar]

3:32 The narrative, story-telling brain (dictator within/symbolic language), and defusing from it.

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[@Arun-cb4xc]

Great sir!! Thanks

[@delfina128]

In child like language, what is a complex?

[@animula6908]

Splinter personalities with their own agendas that reside in our unconscious like parasites, sometimes, causing us to say, do, and feel things which our conscious ego has no intention to do, and for which it can provide no adequate explanation after the fact, either. The ones who are controlling us when we lose control of ourselves, as though someone else had seized the reins and we were just along for the ride. The angels and devils sitting on our shoulders trying to guide us to do things our own judgment never would.

[@reflax6009]

Past traumas and past experiences

[@Decocoa]

A wish and the resistance to the realisation of it-Jung, Dreams

[@Dischordian]

Complexes

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@Cottonheaded Ninnymuggins complex complex complexes

[@xyttra]

Can we sidestep complexes and tap into instinct to have the complex blown away? Because delving into the history might sometimes make ego identified with the complex or make the complex more complicated. Because complexes form from history, going back into history might be counterproductive. I wonder if that could be the case.

[@patrickwal55]

Great. But PLEASE fix your audio.

[@AstropsicologiaJunguiana]

unfortunatelly coudn't hear. Only read the caption :(

[@rammingspeed5217]

Umm... I don't have a concept of justice or bonding...... Im upset

[@nicolechown2249]

Thanks James, I would like to ask, in relation to a relationship long term, what are your views on domestic violence. Is it possible for a husband and wife to reconcile after a violent act. I do not find any positive examples of this.

[@kigormley]

Nicole Chown I'm not James Hollis. I've thought about your post, you may or may not care to consider my views. Was there an isolated act of violence and was it totally out of character. Is there remorse from the perpetrator. Is there confidence in the relationship that the violence will never be repeated. Is the violence systemic, a regular occurrence, used as a means of control. If so the perpetrator obviously has psychological frailties (complexes) e.g. the low self esteem of the bully. Does the victim have complexes that psychologically exposed one to entering such a relationship, say carrying the baggage of shame or guilt and believing it's justified to be punished. Reconciliation? There has to be acceptance by the perpetrator that the violence is unconditionally wrong, stops all such violent acts, seeks whatever help is necessary to be cured. If there is no such end to the violence then the victim must withdraw from the relationship. Many victims endure such a life but there is absolutely no justification whatsoever to be treated in that way. Only the victim can know if there can be forgiveness. Good luck to you.

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@Cottonheaded Ninnymuggins my reply does not come through so I delete both entries

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Where can i find the online course on this?

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I have thrown away my headphones because of you!

[@lauralivingstone4052]

Problems with jungs theory of complex 1. Emotional reactions about certain perceptions are constelation of complex! Is always that? It could be strong emotional reaction as nature reaction without complex reaction. 2. If somebody tell me you are layer you stole my money from bag..! My strong explosive emotional reaction with anger is simply response to injustice and that is no constelation of complex just ego narcistic reaction to save pride and remove unfair accusations.. Same is if somebody want to make you inmoral person with dirty stories, your affective reactions are natural aggressive impulse to save narcissistic balance and be social accepted. Adler theory of security and escape from bad feeling. 3. Prolonged reaction time with a. test says certain words cause disturbance in reaction and sure sign of complex, but word "married" can move million private emotional aspects in daily life and that is no sigh of marriage complex of wish to be with someone..that could be associated with elements with inferiority, sexual problems, money problems, friends marriage, past incident on somebody s wedding, resistence to be married..and so on. Adler think everything what affect in inferiority cause emotional disturbances..one word complex of interiority including and sexual problems as strive for success not pleasure because pleasure is secundary effect of state of power. Fight for position to success give feeling of power. Jung's assoc.test demonstrate on examination one line direction to overcome feelings of inferiority and lost power..and save self from inferiority and fragmentation. All reactions are individual pattern of behaviour as part of life style or structure of psyche. There are millions of model reactions as shows jungs book studie assoc. 4. If somebody have ugly nose, ears, eyes, arms, skin head, bad speech, short leg, handicap in domain social interaction, have no money, never had sex in life.. One word he has complex of inferiority if he have problem with adaptation and social negative reaction from others.. Jung use parts of mentioned elements as complex not as whole in one group..bud Adler see that as elements that generate affects and feeling of inferiority to further competition. Jung see eg.complex of speech just as part among 100 others emotional toned complexes.. 5. Mother, father, jocasta, edip, electra..have archetypal deep pattern..is that possible? Is possible every complex have archetypal core? Melanie klein, Kohut, Adler..and others see different cause of intrapsychic conflicts and effects on behaviour.

[@tomdavidson3069]

There are Many different perspectives on The Mystery..what is most helpful to One might not be most helpful to Another..Use what you can Use..Good Luck ! (we all need it).

[@Martin-zr2tb]

Yeah it all goes back to denial... in a sense... secrets you keep with yourself that you don’t think others are aware of, they make you feel seperate from others and special in a way, your become afraid people will see you for what you really are, you become insecure about maybe someone seeing you for who you really are And when you are not only insecure about something apparent or something you try to hide - you can also go into a state of denial about it- so you will build your whole personality and actions around who you want people to see you as, usually it is generally the perceived opposite /perceived idea of the person of what it means to “not” be that - that shows what they are trying to hide All complexes are developed by bullying, in some little way or extreme abusive way. Or by secrets. Like a child on the playground who teases another for having a crush on another child- so and so k.i.s.s.i.n.g in a tree- or whatever The child will either resort to hittting that other girl or boy or saying something mean about them to make it seem they don’t actually like them, or they will withdrawal and become introvertedly insecure because they don’t want to continue that cycle of bullying, they are at least somewhat aware that it is weak mindedness. Many public figures and people in positions of power have a god complex . Somewhere throughout their life (youth most likely) they felt such a lack of control over a circumstance , small or big, such a lack of control over their life and journey that they created a complex mask/personality that will help them to control every possible thing in life to the best of their ability that they come across, they want to be as much Like a ‘god’ in a sense , to control their own fate and the fate of others . They will usually be overt narcissists, like trump for example- especially regarding politicians and people of more obvious influential positions... and they will pander to others and try to make them feel insecure and a lack of control like they feel deep down so they can control them Some doctors also have this complex - they decided at some point they were gonna go to school for the longest possible time, to get the best possible and one of if not the most respected job, a job where they will also be admired and secure, and in control of others with a certain diplomatic immunity-- that it very important to people with god complexes, to feel untouchable - like a god

[@Martin-zr2tb]

That denial switch just switches on like a light switch for alot of people sometimes- the brain just goes - “I don’t ever wanna feel like this again, and I will do everything in my power to avoid it, to avoid that truth, to avoid accepting that part of myself, or accepting that other people are aware of it on whatever level”. And it resorts to creating a life where it will never be questioned, or a topic of discussion.

[@Martin-zr2tb]

And if the person deals with that stuff on a more introverted level, usually to avoid continuing an abuse cycle, they will usually isolate themselves, and only surround themselves among nice people.. Many will also build their psychological strength to a point where they are unoffended by anything, to become the constant mirror to be held up to everyone that does have complexes out of insecurities/ denial, shame/guilt .

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Seriously. fix your audio bruv